Chaplain : Church of England (Part:Time)
HMP Rye Hill, Rugby
GBP 19,351.33 per annum
Part:Time, 20 hours per week
Excellent Company benefits including Contributory Pension
This is a great opportunity to be a part of something exciting
Within Care and Rehabilitation Services, the philosophy of our prisons is to rehabilitate offenders and equip them to re:integrate into mainstream society on release. We seek to normalise prison conditions as far as possible to reflect life in the outside community. Our aim is to create an environment in which staff and prisoners feel safe and causes of prison stress are minimised. Central to our philosophy is the relationship between staff and prisoners. Our training and operational practices emphasise the need to treat prisoners with dignity and respect and staff build positive and supportive relationships with the prisoners in their care.
HMP Rye Hill is a category B training prison situated in the village of Willoughby, near Rugby in Warwickshire, holding approximately 664 sentenced male adults.
HMP Rye Hill is seeking to appoint a Church of England Chaplain to work as part of theirMulti:Faith team.
The successful candidate, who will be accredited as a lay or ordained minister withintheir denomination, will be involved in providing Faith and Pastoral Careservices for all who live and work in HMP Rye Hill.
For this particular role, an interest in bereavement work, and pastoral care of the elderly and frail would be of assistance. Some flexibility in weekly hours is possible, and Sunday working is not necessarily required.
They will be expected to take a leadon Faith issues relating to the needs of those from all Church of England backgrounds andwill be involved in leading Christian ecumenical Sunday services.
The job holder will provide for the religious care of prisoners and staff in the Church of England faith tradition including sacramental provision as appropriate and pastoralcare for all as required, irrespective of faith or tradition.
They will work with colleagues to ensure the delivery of Prison ServiceSpecifications as required and also the broader work of Chaplaincy in delivering faithand non:faith:based courses. Will contribute to the process by which the Director is assured that relevant specifications are being delivered.
The job holder will engage with, and build contacts with their own faith communitytowards aiding the resettlement of offenders.
Key Responsibilities
: Act as faith advisor in the establishment providing advice, pastoral care andspiritual welfare to prisoners, staff and their families as requested
: Facilitate and deliver opportunities for worship, study and religious programmes
: Contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures and practice
: Provide mentoring and personal support for other Chaplains and volunteersincluding following incidents
: Be part of the provision of available and accessible Chaplaincy care at all times
: Plan and lead worship and prayer / faith specific meetings
: Provide pastoral care to prisoners and help to provide support and bring resolutionto crisis situations where required
: Nurture Chaplaincy volunteers in their contribution
: Facilitate services provided by contractors and volunteers
: Work collaboratively with other Chaplains on the maintenance and provision offacilities for worship and prayer
: Ensure your prison community is aware of relevant religious events and coordinateestablishment support for these
: Acquire and distribute appropriate religious literature, supplies and materials
: Contribute to training programmes and materials for staff and volunteers
: Proactive in forging links with their local faith communities and other agencies, asrelevant.
: As required, undertake and ensure that all relevant administration, data collectionand analysis is collated
: Take responsibility for your own spiritual health and developme